ETNA CENTRAL CRATER EXCURSION (3,345 m a.s.l.)

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Sicily, Italy

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10+ bookings last month.

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

mountain / volcanological guide
trekking poles, helmet
trekking shoes
jacket

Food and beverages
cable car and minibus service 4X4 (to be paid extra and on site)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ristorante La Cantoniera Etna
P.le Cantoniera, 95052 Nicolosi CT, Italy
Meeting point at the office next to Ristorante La Cantoniera at 9.30 am. The tour will start at about 10.00 am.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Mount Etna

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Important information: the guide reserves the right to modify or cancel the itinerary, even on the morning of the excursion, due to prohibitive weather or volcanic conditions.
Suitable for children aged 8 and up who are used to walking
not recommended for those suffering from asthma, heart problems and dizziness
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 60 reviews

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Visit Etna!

Felix_S, Sep 2019

We had a great time seeing Etna! Etna is really worth a visit. (Independent if you choose this tour, a different one or you walk up yourself) Some comments: The tour was organized very well. In total the tour costs around 95€. (Tour guide+Cable Car+Bus) If you really want to save some money and don’t go with a tour: Don’t skip the Cable Car!! It brings you far up the mountain. Don’t underestimate it! Currently you can not go to the central crater. Etna is already to active. You will receive an Email from the guide that going up to the central crater is not possible. They write this the day before the tour. Cancellation is just possible until 24h before the tour...therefore this makes sense for the guides to write this just the day before. Would be nice to know this earlier. The vulcanic activity goes on already for a longer time. So probably you stop before the central crater too. Conclusion: Visit the Etna! Book this or another tour. (This one costs in total a similar price than the others) If you want to visit Etna yourself: Use the cable car!! You will see why 😉You can skip the bus on top and just hike.

A wonderful experience with friendly and attentive guides. The explanations were clear and precise.

Dominique_S, May 2026

The weather conditions can alter the initial plan, and the information is updated directly. It is simple and very effective.

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Response from Host, Jun 2026

Merci beaucoup pour votre retour. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l'organisation de l'excursion et la communication concernant les conditions météorologiques. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau sur l'Etna!

Extraordinaire ETNA

Christian_P, Sep 2020

Bonjour Très bon contact téléphonique et informations par mail très précises Bonne organisation sur place guide et accueil aux petits soins Belle randonnée sur l’Etna malgré un vent glacial Journée extraordinaire Je vous recommande de prendre Créateur Central via Viator Amitiés à tous Rosanna et Christian